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If you’re good in an emergency, then you could have a great career in Emergency Services

Industry Insights

Industry/Sector: Emergency Services

A career in Emergency Services is unique. You’ll be working as a real-life superhero who is ready, willing and able to deal with an emergency (and loving every minute of it!). Emergency Services careers include the Police, Fire, and Paramedics. Each one offers amazing opportunities to make a difference in the community.

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From Penguin to Canberra: How a school-based traineeship set Lukas on a path to success

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Lukas, from Tasmania’s North West, started his career journey while still in school, and it’s already taken him to some amazing places. Thanks to a school-based traineeship, he built real-world skills, grew his confidence, and found a job he’s passionate about. “It’s a great opportunity to dive into and see if it’s something you want

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Sabrina Blundell

Career Stories

Job: IT Support Officer

Industry/Sector: ICT

Sabrina Blundell didn’t take the usual path into the world of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). But her story shows that there’s no one “right” way to chase your goals.

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Learners at the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport are kick-starting their careers

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In October 2024, TasTAFE partnered with four elite Tasmanian sporting organisations to launch the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport (TALS). The Academy’s new 12-month program is embedded in the sports industry, working alongside the Tasmania Devils (AFL football), Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL basketball), Hobart Hurricanes (Big Bash League cricket) and Netball Tasmania – helping Tasmanians kick-start their careers in sports management, coaching and

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2025 Tasmanian Training Awards

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Do you know an amazing apprentice, trainee, teacher, training organisation or employer that deserves to be recognised? The annual Tasmanian Training Awards celebrate Tasmania’s finest. Nominations are now open and close on Monday 26 May 2025. There are categories for individuals and organisations. Winners from some categories have the opportunity to compete with other states

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TasTAFE partnership helps migrants learn building and construction skills

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TasTAFE recently partnered with Welcome Cultural Services to deliver the Job-ready for Building and Construction Program at Alanvale Campus in Launceston. Welcome Cultural Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in northern Tasmania – including many new arrivals to Australia. The program’s most recent intake featured 18 participants – including migrants

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Dr Margo Adler

Career Stories

Job: Scientist

Industry/Sector: Science

People come to Tasmania for scientific reasons, even if they don’t use that word. They want to see an Aurora, or do the Overland Track and see all these incredible species. Those are all scientific reasons

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